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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1907

Page

34

Lusitania Reinforced Welcome in New York Harbor

The Lusitania arrives in New York amid a cheering crowd as tugs ease her to Newport wharf. Police and troops keep spectators back at Hoboken, while pilots question permits and rival lines debate speed records and future contests for the blue ribbon of the sea.

Berlin Atlantic Crella Lloyd Alnge Lloyd Line White Tie Cam Fenles Lloyds

Havre to New York Crossing Record Claimed

A French entry from Havre to New York is reported as a record voyage of about 801 miles at an average speed around 220 nautical miles per hour, finishing near the hour and minute mark, with times suggesting a near year-long effort and a completed run across the ocean. The record details include the distance, pace, and the vessel's passage from France toward New York amid varied weather and transit conditions.

Ken Lurkep Europa Liverpool New York Burona Great Western Buropas Turania Queenstown Lumitanta Cunard Line Lucania Wan Southampton Paris En York and St Paul Amor la Provence Thas Howe

Scribes Off For Exposition Visit Jamestown Expo

One hundred newspaper men travel to Jamestown for the exposition, planning a three day program at the fair. They will inspect main buildings, attend receptions, and be entertained by the organizing committee before leaving Monday. Yellow fever cases reported in nearby Peru alert officials.

Jamestown Washington Big Faiy Mongay William Thayee Will Fook

Population of Oklahoma Census Report Shows Large Growth

Guthrie Oklahoma September 12 The special census of the new State was nearly finished when the population of the two Territories with only four districts missing was announced by Census Supervisor Hunt The Bureau announced the combined population of Oklahoma and Indian Territory as made public shows a 73 percent increase over 3600 and places the aggregate population above any state on admission frontier West Virginia the next highest

Guthrie Okla Hunt Gilahomb Aisteleta Mlebing Finteg Baian Uwe Anata Census Bureau Oklahoma Indian Territory West Virginia

Shriners Depart Jamestown for Exposition by Steamship Norfolk

Almas Temple Nobles and guests, about 1 percent of the group, left last evening on the Norfolk for Jamestown Exposition. Leaders include potentate F A Sebting, noble Louie Golder, chief rabban Morrison Ding Ron, and ceremonial master William H Colmer. They will inspect exhibition buildings, attend dedicatory exercises on government piers, and walk the War Path before returning Sunday on the Jamestown steamer, arriving home around nine.

Almas Temple Jamestown Norfolk Louie Golder Hoc Fulkernon Rabban Morrison Ding- Ron Cerorder William H Colmer Robert F Mentzel Claud F Xing Royal Arch Seventh Street Stemplea Pine Beach Shriners

Milk prices to rise under strict health enforcement warnings

Health Officer Woodward vows tougher milk inspections as prices are expected to jump in coming weeks. Warrants were issued for seventeen dealers under pure food law amid a district wide inquiry into milk quality and typhoid fever links, with Wyman directing nationwide data collection on lacteal germs.

Woodward Wyman Generad Walter Wyman Public Health and Marine Hospital Service Sta Stete Dleense Amic Mik Boards of Health

Washington Address Urges Theological School in South

Dr Booker T. Washington, president of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, spoke to the National Negro Baptist Convention in Convention Hall. He urged forming a training seminary for ministers in the South, warned against unprepared clergy, and pressed industrial and educational advancement to strengthen the race. He highlighted growth of the convention, mobilizing about 10,000 ministers and 1.6 million members, and urged unity to prove worth of civil rights protections.

Tuskegee Institute National Negre Baptist Convention Convention Hall Theological School Heart of South Backer T Washington Tuskeyes Normal and Industrial Institute National Negro Baptist Convention Bia Parsons Booth Hix Metropolitan Baptist Church Washington America Dominion of Canada Republic of Venteo National Negro Baptist National Negro Baptist Convenion Xa 1 Jamestown Negro Baptists of America Baptist Posal Holland Belgium Imm St Louis Republi Rm Hey E C Morris A. Addrcss Tha Nexro Cuca

Famous Negro Poet Book Autographs at Kann's

Autograph copies of James E. McGirt's latest book For Your Sweet Sake are available at Kann's for $1.00. Declared by supporters as the greatest book by any colored author, the work draws notable attention for its title and endorsements.

James E. McGirt Kann’s

AGAIN HEADS AUXILIARY IN CONVENTION

The Vermont Avenue Baptist Church hosts the Women’s Auxiliary Convention with W Layton of Philadelphia re elected president. Speakers laud labor dignity and training of colored workers while honoring leaders including Mrs Amanda Bast and professors from Benedict College and Conroe Normal.

Aire W. Layton Philadelphe Mars W Layton Philadelphia Women’s Auxiliary Convention Vermont Avenue Baptist Church Layton Mire PJ Bryant MH. Floware Neahvile Tenn Daniel Webster Davin Richmond Nexco Fooke Amanda Bast Williamsport D Abner. ‘Sr Conroe Normal and Industrial College Conroe, Tas Miles Cecelli Garry Benedict College Columbia Canara Florence Cook Quincy

Fire wrecks launch cabin injures youth and driver

A pleasure launch named Erma exploded at its moorings off Cumberland’s boathouse injuring young Halliday owner Terry Traillday’s son and igniting a blaze that demolished the cabin and damaged woodwork. Fire Chief Washers Huggy escaped injury as a horse fell on Seventh Street. Halliday was rushed to Emergency Hospital with severe burns but doctors say burns are not likely fatal.

Raymond Hart Mullhlay C Street Pleasire Erma Cumberlands Boathouse Tenth Water Streets Washers Huggy Seventh Street Wagner Halliday Tiarry Traillday Wilfrea Hullidey Bichard Hallidays

Will of Mrs Flagler Bequeaths Major Property Shares to Children

Widow of General Flagler leaves most estate to her two children Clement A Flagler and Elizabeth Flagler Weean. Clement receives 50 shares of stock in the Arizona Copper and Asphalt Mining Co and other holdings. Remainder to Lydia Vinley then Robert Pinky after Vinley’s death. Will executed October 2, 1906.

Mra MuKean Mra Vlagler Lydia M Vinley Robert P Pinky Clemat A Pugier Mckean

St Bernards Attack in Lafayette Square Ends With Wounds

In Lafayette Square a large St Bernard attacked a fox terrier, biting Louis Bilger and his wife Krandnea, who needed hospital treatment. The dog owner Thomas Jones, 108 Sleventh Street northwest, was present as authorities prepared a warrant for his arrest.

Tring Lafayette Square Lould M Bilger Twenty-second Street Krandnea Wari Siler Thasings Shieh Hey St Bernard Thomas Tt Jones Slehceenth Street

Flim Flamming Alleged Fraud Charged In First Precinct

Henry Sled a young man was arrested on a fraud charge after allegedly deceiving Lucy Webster of Foxball road and using a pocketbook to entice money. A separate incident reports life guard Eugene Greep fracturing his collarbone at the bathing beach and an Akron mill fire destroying the Falta Hollow Staybolt Company plant with extensive losses.

Henry Sled Ja & Fim-Flam Lucy Webster Foxball Road Fannsylvenia Webster Eugene Greap Flynt Street Akron

Gourdain Insane Prisoner Transferred to Handful of Details

Louis A Gourdain, famed lottery operator turned forger, was moved from Atlanta to Joliet then to a New York hospital. He approves most surroundings at Elizabeths but demands raw meat served in the natural state. He claims a four and a half year sentence but has served little more than a year. He rose from a Lowland Louisiana family and built a fortune in Chicago before his trial.

Louis A Gourdain Jamaua Joliet Juana Pot Elizabeths Atlante Penitentiars Government Hospital Heapstat Turerminal Gourdan Chicago Waa

Chamber of Commerce committee plans jobber campaign

Washington will push to locate jobbers at the next monthly meeting of the wholesale trade committee of the Chamber of Commerce. Charles W. Semis chairs the committee which seeks a capable secretary to execute plans and press the campaign immediately. The effort targets locating a Washington hire to support the campaign. The Matine Band concert at the White House is announced for this afternoon at 4 o'clock with selections listed.

Chamber of Commerce Committee Washington Wholenate The Chamber of Commerce Chamber F Street Charles W. Semis

Attorney's Wife Located After Vanishing Act

The wife of Forrest Smith, patent attorney, disappeared from her home on UI C street after leaving a note stating no plans to harm herself and indicating she is with friends away from Washington. Her brother-in-law Edward Goddard of Ne Park Place says she is alive and well, and a telegram confirms she will not reveal her whereabouts. Police believe she did not act to end her life, with further developments expected tomorrow. her husband declines comment and plans to seek information through the firm connected with Chandi Shandtee.

Ada Smith Forrest Bnuth Jalline Mire Smith Zdwara Goddard Park Place Thle Peton Woodle Ny Alte Porrest Mir Smith Chandi Shandtee

Paperhangers' Pay Raised by Union Action

The Laral Nova Paper hanger Linton union approved a wage increase from 3.50 to 4.00 per day for six master paperhangers in the district starting immediately. The raise, 6 cents per day, followed reports of inquiries to bosses and a successful union push at St Josephs Lial.

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Weather Conditions in Other Cities Endured Rainfall

Frigid temperatures reported in several cities as rainfall cooled the region. The twelve hour period showed mixed totals with rain in some locations and snow in others, affecting travel and daily routines. Officials urged caution for drivers as conditions varied across municipalities.

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